A Christmas tree has been spotted in a Somerset pub which is the first the Somerset Live team has seen in the county this year (apart from Old Rowlands' Christmas shop in Cheddar - but that doesn't count).

The tree was first spotted on Monday, September 4 at The Bell in Yeovil, which is 112 days before Christmas Day.

The tree, decorated in red and gold tinsel and baubles has taken pride of place near to the front door and bar of the pub.

The tree was first spotted on Monday September 4

Employees at The Bell were not willing to talk to us, however, a spokesperson for Greene King has confirmed that the tree is in place as part of the launch of the pub’s booking scheme for the festive period.

A Greene King spokesperson said: “Christmas is a big event for us and our customers and like our competitors we are now taking bookings for the festive period.